Quality and Recognition

Wayne HealthCare Continues to Shine with Outstanding Awards and Recognition

Wayne HealthCare has received numerous awards on the local, state and national levels over the years. Like many other health care facilities, the hospital is making strides to improve the patient experience and expand services to the community. Here are just a few of the highlights:

Program Recognition

• In 2022, Wayne HealthCare earned a CMS 5-star overall rating for the third consecutive year. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ratings are based a hospital's performance in a vast array of quality measures in multiple categories. This is the highest rating any hospital can earn.
• Wayne Cancer Center received National Outstanding Achievement Award from American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. Wayne Cancer Center was one of 74 U.S. health care facilities with an accredited cancer program.
• Wayne HealthCare received Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award. The award ranks Wayne HealthCare in the top ten percent of all hospitals in the country based on improved quality outcomes, improved reimbursement and improved bottom line.
• We received a superior score of 96 on our Anthem Score Card. The score was a double-digit improvement from the prior year.
• We received a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score of B. We improved our score from the previous year by implementing specific patient safety and quality improvement measures.
• We received recognition for our engagement in the state Partnership for Patients initiative. We reduced adverse outcomes by 55%, improved patient and family engagement by 39% and improved safety leadership by 29% in the OHA Hospital Engagement Network. We were well below the national average for hospital-acquired conditions.

Community Outreach

We continue to build relationships and provide community outreach to local business and organizations that were interested in enhancing the health and wellness of their employees, families and the community.

Critical Access

As part of our commitment to providing quality care, Wayne HealthCare has transitioned from an acute care hospital to a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This change allows us to better serve our community while ensuring that patients have access to essential services.